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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. What is personal gratitude?

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The Power of Sharing a Personal Story

The Storytelling Non-profit

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. When we consider the power of personal stories for non-profit fundraising and communications, stories have the ability to help your community understand the value of your organization’s work. There’s a reason for this – it’s vulnerable to tell your personal stories.

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Personal Nonprofit Branding: What’s Your Nonprofit’s Superpower?

Bloomerang

Do enough people outside of your organization know what its main contribution is to this world? Do they recognize your personal nonprofit branding and know what it is your organization stands to change? So why the superhero angle for personal nonprofit branding? What your work is leading towards? Then make super improvements!

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). Yes, this means a prompt, personal, powerful thank you. Maybe you can “nurture” people into continuing to give.

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Why Fundraisers Should Offer People An Opportunity To Give

Bloomerang

When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. . You have an opportunity –a privilege – to open people up to the joy of giving. MRI studies show people get a warm jolt of ‘feel good’ dopamine when they contemplate giving. Would you deny this to people? .

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A Personal Note from Our Accounting Team – This is What Inspires Us

Blue Fox

We’re so lucky to have this special place to hike, walk, explore, and experience nature. Helping CREW protect Florida’s natural resources makes us all feel like our work makes a difference to people and the planet.” We invite you to meet our clients , our team , and learn more about our philosophy at Blue Fox.

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Evaluating Event Formats: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

Nonprofits Source

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. In-Person In-person nonprofit events are straightforward. In-Person In-person nonprofit events are straightforward.

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